Say hello to the best, easiest vegan corn fritters! They’re crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and bursting with sweet corn kernels. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or dreamy summer appetizer, these are guaranteed to be one of your new favorite ways to use up that fresh summer corn!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Whole corn kernels: The star of these corn fritters! For the best naturally sweet flavor and juicy texture, we love using Fresh Corn on the Cob. Frozen corn and canned corn work well, too, but make sure the excess moisture is thoroughly drained before adding the corn kernels to the batter mixture.
- All-purpose flour: Helps to bind the fritters together, giving them structure and a slightly chewy bite. For the lightest-textured fritters, we recommend avoiding whole wheat flour.
- Vegan cheddar shreds: Cheese isn’t an ingredient in traditional corn fritters, but we love the savory element vegan cheese shreds add. Any store-bought brand will work, so opt for your favorite!
- Chopped scallions (green onions): Adds a mild onion flavor and a pop of freshness. Opt for finely chopped red onions as a substitute if desired.
- Sugar: A small amount enhances the fresh corn’s natural sweetness and balances the more savory ingredients. For the best neutral flavor, we recommend using organic cane sugar or white sugar rather than brown sugar, coconut sugar, or liquid sweeteners like maple syrup.
- Baking powder: Helps the fritters rise just slightly, making them light and fluffy.
- Garlic powder: Adds a subtle garlic flavor, which complements the sweetness in the corn. If you love the flavor of garlic, feel free to swap this with 1 minced clove of garlic.
- Non-dairy milk: Acts as the liquid binder, bringing all the ingredients together. Almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, and oat milk are all great options – make sure the milk is unsweetened!
- Vegetable oil: Our favorite oil for frying because it’s neutral in flavor, has a high smoke point, and is very affordable.
How to Make Vegan Corn Fritters
- Form the batter. In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, flour, vegan cheddar cheese shreds, scallions, sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Add the non-dairy milk and mix until a thick batter forms.
- Heat the oil. Coat the bottom of a large frying pan or skillet with vegetable oil and warm the oil over medium heat until hot.
- Form the fritters. Scoop about 4 tablespoons of batter onto the hot pan, forming the fritter into a circular shape (this doesn’t have to be perfect!). Cook until the fritters are golden brown on the first side, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook on the second side for an additional couple of minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Drain the excess oil. Transfer the cooked fritters to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with salt for extra flavor.
- Serve warm. Enjoy these easy corn fritters while warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Find the full printable recipe here: Easy Vegan Corn Fritters
